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Developers pitch 1 West mixed‑use project; council deadlocks on proposed TIF and 10‑year abatement

Oskaloosa City Council · August 20, 2025
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Summary

A developer described an $11.2 million mixed‑use project on Coal Mine Loop; council discussion about up to $1M commercial TIF rebates and a proposed 10‑year, 100% residential abatement resulted in a tie and no formal approval.

Developers and city staff presented terms for a proposed agreement with 1 West, LLC — a three‑story, mixed‑use development on Coal Mine Loop — and the city council then debated local incentives on Aug. 18.

Project details presented by developer Brian Ridge: the 3.3‑acre site would host about 11,500 square feet of retail, 11,500 square feet of commercial office space and up to 32 apartments on the upper two floors. The developer said the project leverages workforce housing tax credits awarded in 2024 but still faces…

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